Position Title:  Proposal Intern

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Be intentional about investing in your development. We support career growth and skill advancement through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs.
• Commit to creating work environments grounded in mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. This is supported through meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that help us build top talent and harness our collective strengths across our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and the communities we serve.

What is the Opportunity? 

The Proposal Intern will support the development and submission of proposals (including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs) to prospective clients. This role is critical to the business development process and offers hands-on experience in proposal coordination, content development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Duration: 3 months

What You'll Do Here:

• Proposal Process Support: Assist in managing proposal schedules, tracking deadlines, and ensuring deliverables are submitted on time.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Work with multiple departments (Business Development, Estimating, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Contracts, Quality, CM/PM, Procurement) to gather information and maintain content consistency.
• Content Development: Help draft and organize proposal sections, edit contributions, and maintain a library of standard content (boilerplate text, project descriptions, resumes).
• Quality Assurance: Review proposal content for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and compliance with RFP/RFI requirements.
• Communication and Follow-Up: Support kick-off and debrief meetings, track progress, and assist with client follow-up after submission.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage printing and production of proposal materials, track proposal status, and maintain related databases and files.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Understanding of proposal development processes and RFP/RFI requirements is an asset.
• Interest in the nuclear or construction industry is a plus.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.